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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2016 and returned in fall 2017.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2009 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$33,200

Out of State Tuition

$33,200

Books and Supplies

$900

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$10,500

$1,900

Off Campus

$8,500

$1,900

Off Campus With Family

$2,000

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$46,500

$46,500

Off Campus

$44,500

$44,500

Off Campus With Family

$36,100

$36,100

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2017-2018, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2017-2018. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$25

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

1,004

62%

30%

Male

399

59%

30%

Female

605

65%

29%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

74%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

870

430

440

N/A

75th Percentile

1,196

623

573

N/A

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

33%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

22

21

20

N/A

75th Percentile

29

29

27

N/A

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2016. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2016.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2009 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2017-2018. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.